OPINIONATED Synonyms: 124 Similar and Opposite Words

opinionated

adjective

ə-ˈpin-yə-ˌnā-təd

Definition of opinionated

as in opinioned

given to or marked by the forceful expression of strongly held opinions those talk shows want opinionated pundits, not cautious, diffident debaters

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as in stubborn

sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion an opinionated professor who often clashes with students who dare to disagree with him

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Recent Examples of opinionated After 30 years, The View is returning for a milestone season next month on ABC with its panel of opinionated women. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026 Last night, Los Angeles rapper the Game released his latest album, The Documentary III, a sprawling 24-track epic in which the highly opinionated West Coast rap staple lets a few things off his chest. — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026 This proprietary database ensures the platform offers genuine, opinionated, and high-taste recommendations rather than regurgitating generic information. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026 Very opinionated and articulate, and seems more interested in the idea behind the idea, rather than the actual idea itself. — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for opinionated

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An honor that seems to bring things full circle for that stubborn little girl who dreamed of performing on stages around the world from her farm.

— Ilaria Perrotta, Vanity Fair, 24 Oct. 2026
How To Remove Leaf Stains With Chlorine Bleach Bleach is very effective at removing stubborn leaf stains, along with mildew and moss.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of stubborn

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Seems unlikely that Kiffin would be adamant that the Big Ten's nine-game conference schedule is dragging down their results.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026
And Ballmer and the Clippers remain adamant the penalties—and the allegations of misconduct—are incorrect.

— Joshua Hong, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026

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